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    Home » Healthy and Fit Recipes » Low Carb and Keto Recipes

    Published: Aug 1, 2020 · Modified: May 4, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

    Keto-Friendly Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars

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    A closeup photo of a toasted almond ice cream bar with a bite taken out and a title text overlay graphic

    This easy and delicious Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars recipe will bring back fond memories of childhood, and ice cream trucks.

    And, if that's not enough and you're watching your sugar and carb intake, it's keto-friendly, too! Oh, happy day!!

    A closeup image of three toasted almond ice cream bars in glass drinking glasses with ice cubes.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Copycat Keto-Friendly Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.

    Subscribe to my Kudos Kitchen channel on YouTube. See you there!!

    A photo collage with title text overlay graphic of copycat keto-friendly toasted almond ice cream bars in glasses with ice.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • blanched almonds
    • heavy whipping cream
    • Swerve, all-natural sweetener
    • fresh lime juice
    • pure almond extract

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • hand mixer or stand mixer
    • large mixing bowl
    • ice cream bar molds
    • Popsicle sticks
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper
    • spatula
    • food processor
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • small bowls

    Why this recipe works:

    As soon as those the familiar bells from the ice cream truck started ringing, it was like time stood still, and all was right with the world. 

    At least that's what it seemed like when I was a kid, and I was eating my beloved toasted almond ice cream bars.

    Today's easy ice cream bar recipe brings back all those same feelings and emotions, but as an adult who's trying to watch my carbohydrate intake, there is zero percent guilt!

    What if I don't like almonds? Can I substitute another type of nut?

    By all means. Toasted pecans would be delicious, as would toasted macadamia nuts, or just about any other type of nuts that are your favorites. Just make sure to swap out the almond extract for pure vanilla extract and you'll be all set.

    How long do these ice cream bars take to freeze?

    That all depends on the type of ice cream bar molds you're using, and how thick they are. I'll leave the affiliate link below for the silicone molds I used. That said, I would say a good 4 to 6 hours would be sufficient no matter what type of mold you use. Just make sure to test them for firmness before you try to remove them from the molds.

    Can I make these bars with another type of homemade ice cream, or does it have to be keto-friendly ice cream?

    If you have a favorite homemade vanilla ice cream that you love, you can definitely use it. It does not have to be keto-friendly. However, if you want the full toasted almond ice cream bar experience (i.e. the copycat flavor), please make sure to use pure almond extract as the flavoring.

    Can I use store-bought vanilla ice cream to make these keto-friendly toasted almond ice cream bars?

    You can, but then they won't be keto-friendly. That said, if you'd like to make these ice cream bars with store-bought ice cream all you need to do is soften some vanilla ice cream so it's pliable.

    Stir in some almond extract and proceed with the recipe (shown in the video below) to the point of filling the molds with the toasted almonds and ice cream. Once made, refreeze until firm and you're good to go!

    A closeup image of a toasted almond ice cream bar with a bite taken out.
     

    Additional homemade ice cream recipes (keto and otherwise):

    • No-Churn Banana Walnut Ice Cream (pictured below)

    No-Churn Banana Walnut Ice Cream is a favorite for people who love bananas, toasted walnuts, caramel, and vanilla wafers. It’s utterly delicious!!

    No Churn Banana Walnut Ice Cream in an ice cream dish with bananas and caramel sauce.
    • Toasted Coconut Pecan Ice Cream

    • Root Beer Flavored Ice Cream

    • Frozen Strawberry Whipped Keto Pops (pictured below)

    With only six ingredients, these Strawberry Whipped Keto Pops are the perfect frozen dessert treat for sticking to your keto diet plan, and for indulging in something deliciously sweet, but without all of those pesky carbs!

    An overhead photo of strawberry whipped keto pops on a white oval tray with fresh strawberries and lime wedges.
    • Copycat Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bar (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

    A closeup vertical photo of a toasted almond ice cream bars with a bite taken out and a title text overlay graphic.

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's easy frozen dessert of toasted almond ice cream bars.

    A closeup photo of a toasted almond ice cream bar with a bite taken out.

    Copycat Keto-Friendly Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars

    Renee Goerger
    This easy and delicious Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars recipe will bring back fond memories of childhood, and ice cream trucks. And, if that's not enough and you're watching your sugar and carb intake, it's keto friendly, too! 
    4.73 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    freeze time 6 mins
    Total Time 16 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 bars
    Calories 245 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ cups heavy cream
    • ¼ cup swerve all natural sweetener
    • 2 teaspoons pure almond extract
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
    • 1½ cups ground almonds

    Instructions
     

    • Toast the ground almonds lightly in a dry skillet, stirring constantly so they don't burn. This will take approximately 5 minutes over medium heat. Set aside to cool.
    • In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and swerve sweetener until light and fluffy but not stiff.
    • Stir in the almond extract and fresh lime juice.
    • Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the cooled, toasted almonds in the bottom of the ice cream mold. Fill the molds with the whipped cream mixture, and top again with a layer of toasted ground almonds.
    • Freeze the ice cream bars until firm. Remove from the silicone molds, add sticks, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Tools and equipment;
    large bowl, hand mixer, measuring spoons, measuring cups, food processor (optional for grinding nuts), silicone molds, popsicle sticks, skillet (for toasting nuts), wooden spoon, baking sheet (for placing molds in the freezer).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1barCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 15mgFiber: 1g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for these delicious copycat Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars as much as I've enjoyed bringing them to you.

    This easy and delicious Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars recipe will bring back fond memories of childhood, and ice cream trucks. And, if that's not enough and you're watching your sugar and carb intake, it's keto friendly, too! Oh, happy day!! - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    For more delicious sweets and treats, please check out the amazing #SummerDessertWeek recipes from today’s bloggers!

    Ice Cream Recipes:

    • No Churn S'mores Ice Cream Ice Cream from Big Bear's Wife
    • Strawberry Mojito Popsicles from The Spiffy Cookie
    • Happylicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Parfait from Desserts Required
    • Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
    • No Churn Banana Pudding Ice Cream from A Blender Mom

    Sweet Summertime Cakes:

    • Coconut Lime Pound Cake from The Food Hunter's Guide To Cuisine
    • Old Fashioned Cocktail Upside Down Cake from Forking Up

    No-Bake Treats:

    • No Bake Lemonade Pie from 4 Sons 'R' Us

    Baked Desserts:

    • Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart from Eat Move Make
    • Strawberry Sour Cream Pound Cake from The Bitter Side of Sweet
    • Grocery Store Iced Oatmeal Cookies from The Beard and The Baker
    • Mermaid Pudding Pops from For the Love of Food
    • Cream Cheese Pastry with Almond Filling from Shockingly Delicious
    • S'mores Pizza from Daily Dish Recipes
    • S'mores Cookie Bars from The Domestic Kitchen

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Goketogenics says

      January 31, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      I LOVE Keto-friendly food items, good and healthy food always better for our health.

      Reply
    2. Hqketo says

      May 06, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 06, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        My pleasure. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Rosamonde Simone @ KetoBotyToneAvis says

      August 14, 2019 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      Your recipe of 'toasted-almond-ice-cream-bars' looks very tasty and delicious I will try it soon. Thank you for sharing it.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 14, 2019 at 5:53 pm

        It is my pleasure, Rosamonde! Enjoy!!
        Renee

        Reply
    4. Karen says

      August 11, 2019 at 12:44 am

      Just wondering how you got the coating of Almonds all over the bar when you only place it in the bottom of the mold and on top after pouring in the ice cream?

      Also, is the lime juice essential?

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 11, 2019 at 2:08 pm

        Hi, Karen!
        I like the lime juice because it cuts through the heaviness of the cream and brightens the flavor of the ice cream itself. For my taste, it's an essential ingredient.
        Feel free to omit the lime juice, but I promise you won't notice lime. You'll only notice if it's not there as they won't be as flavorful.
        After I took the bars out of the molds, I pressed the almonds onto the sides of the bars. Sorry if I neglected to mention that in the recipe itself.
        Hope this helps.
        Thanks for your questions.
        Renee

        Reply
    5. Jill Roberts @ Wellnessgeeky.com says

      August 06, 2019 at 5:00 am

      5 stars
      That toasted almond ice cream bar is so Instagrammable and adorable! As you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely! Thx, Renée for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Bella Hardy @ Healthnerdy.com says

      July 19, 2019 at 3:22 am

      5 stars
      That Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bar looks absolutely fantastic. Beautiful photos, too. I look forward to trying this.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        July 20, 2019 at 12:17 pm

        Thank you so much, Bella! Enjoy the bars 🙂

        Reply
    7. Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says

      July 16, 2018 at 7:12 pm

      I have been having a hard time finding KETO friendly desserts. This looks perfect!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        July 16, 2018 at 7:32 pm

        I know you’ll enjoy this recipe, Dorothy!

        Reply
    8. Erin Vasicek says

      July 13, 2018 at 8:17 am

      Oh my gosh these look so good! Love toasted almonds in ice cream

      Reply
      • Renée says

        July 13, 2018 at 8:55 am

        Me too. Thanks!!

        Reply
    9. theresa says

      July 12, 2018 at 9:22 am

      Pinning! I;ll be making these soon

      Reply
      • Renée says

        July 12, 2018 at 3:38 pm

        Awesome. Glad you like the recipe, Theresa!

        Reply
    10. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

      July 11, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      Terrific video. I feel that I am ready to tackle this one, even with store bought vanilla ice cream! 🙂 <3

      Reply
      • Renée says

        July 12, 2018 at 7:34 am

        Thanks, Besty. Glad you liked the video, and by all means use the store bought ice cream. It will be delicious.

        Reply
    11. Sarah M says

      July 11, 2018 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      I love the almonds on this ice cream bar. It adds such a great layer of flavor!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        July 11, 2018 at 4:33 pm

        I'm glad you like them. Toasting them before really makes the flavors come out. Thanks, Sarah!

        Reply
    12. Gloria says

      July 11, 2018 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      OMG...it has been SOOOO hot here. This looks like a nice cooling treat. Homemade is always best. With the grandkids here 2 days a week all summer long, gramma is always looking for fun things to make. I think they would love these.....and so would I.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        July 11, 2018 at 4:34 pm

        These would definitely do the trick on a hot summer day. Glad you like them, Gloria!

        Reply

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